Best glue for fletching carbon arrows?

[lpcjon2]

I have used the beyond bond with the activator spray and its dry in like 20 sec.and never had one come off.This was when I had my wheels.

[DesertDude]

Fletch Tite Platinum... I think tape, super glue or other mention ways work well also. I just have been using Fletch Tite for alot of years with no problems...

[BWD]

Similar to what Chris Shelton said, and I also use fletch tite platinum.

[ShooterF150]

I also never had any problems with fletching tape on my carbons.

[ryped]

Rob,

I've tried all of that but if I can get a fingernail under the edge of the quill I can pull off the fletch off up to the ends where I have glued.

I used the exact system you described with the exception of using Naptha, I used both denatured alcohol or acetone. The only SOLIDLY attached parts of the feather are where I dropped glue on the ends.  I wish it worked better because it is handy.

I guess what I would recommend is to have both on a hunt just in case one system or the other fails.  I have numerous fletches laying around the yard and in the snow from tape failure.

[Kurt Miller]

I too have great success with Bohning Fletching tape. works great for me on alcohol wiped bare Traditional Only and GrizzlyStiks, as well as wrapped Grizzlystiks. Dot of Fletch-tite on each end. Quick and easy.

[Pepper]

"definitely use the fletching tape - so much better than glue, it's all i use for all arrow shaft materials from wood to carbon."
I used to use glue, because the tape I got was of poor quality.
Get good fletching tape, Bhoning worked great for me, do good prep work, and stick'em on.
It's quicker, cleaner, and the results are better.
That's my opinion anyway.

[tradhunter1]

I used quantum. you can get it at most trad archery equipment providers. cost a bit more but I have never had a feather come off any shaft wood or carbon. It is a pain in the behind to strip worn feathers off the re fletch. I am also going to try the fletching tape mentioned above.

[Zipperhead]

I've never tried it, but heard that the fletch tape can move around on really hot days.  Any truth to that?

[helo]

I have had good results with Pine Ridge you can get it from archery past. I also agree go with some kind of wrap.

[metsastaja]

Fletch tape and a dab of glue on each end.
I just did these today
 

[jcar315]

I will be in a long line of Fletch Tape supporters.

If you are having an issue it could be just one small part of the process. I use Fletch Tape only after using Bohning glue and CA Super Glue for years. Would not dream of going back. When done correctly there is no issue with them moving around...keep on trying and don't give up. Once you get it you too won't go back!

[Bowferd]

John, on the money!!! as usual!
I just hate using it on my bamboo and wood shafts, but honestly works better and faster than ground horse hooves.
I swear, I hate plastic and its' byproducts, but if it can be hidden and works better, what the heck?

[Zbone]

Nobody yet answered my question - did Bohning discontinue making old school "Fletch Tite"?

Thanx

[skarcher]

Loctite 406 is the best I've ever used. Wipe shaft down with acetone and apply the smallest amount of glue possible. Done like this you have to carve the feathers off the shaft if they need to be replaced. Have never had a bond let go, even shooting thru plywood. Real bear to strip though.

[Zipperhead]

Does the fletch tape work better with cap wraps or a bare shaft?

[craig1955]

Tape sticks to everything I've tried.

[BowMIke]

Fletch tape works with either bare shaft or with cap wraps. I like to use it and prefer to put it on a cap wrap for visibility.

[J. Cook]

I use AAE Fastset Gel (bascially suger glue gel).  I've not found anything I like any better than that on carbons.  If I need to put glue on the ends of the ones done with tape...then why use tape(???).  That's not a dig on tape, I've used tape with much success, I just prefer the super glue type gels when working with carbons.  Just my 2 cents worth.  Either will get the job done adequately.

[metsastaja]

No matter what method you use make sure to prep the shaft prior to fletching them. I always wipe mine down with either denatured alcohol or acetone. Hardest part about using the tape is getting the backing off.